"The 10 Commandments
Of
Weight Loss Success"
2003 by Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD
www.CoachFrankSmoot.com
A major new clinical research study,
involving more than
14,000 people and
spanning some 16 years, has allowed us to identify what does--and
what definitely does not--lead to safe, struggle-free, lasting
weight loss. As a result, we now know
"The 10
Commandments Of Weight Loss Success."
Commandment #1:
Get The Facts Before You Act!
Be certain that whatever you do is based on real data, not on hype
and wild claims. Recent research has revealed a wealth of new
insights into what works--and what doesn't. Some prime examples:
An astonishing 96% of weight loss attempts fail.
We gain back a tragic 95% of all the pounds we lose.
Dieting is worse than useless. It's counterproductive.
Relying on will power often leads to weight gain.
Most of the reasons we're overweight have nothing to do with food
or diet.
But, not being aware of these simple truths, people turn to
food-based approaches like dieting--and fail by the millions.
Commandment #2.
Set Realistic Weight Loss Goals
Your "target weight" must be based in reality, not fantasy. If
you're trying to look like Barbie or Ken (or Pamela Anderson or
"Arnold,") you are in Fantasyland--and in danger as well. Make your
goal to be healthy...not "perfect."
Commandment #3.
Beware Diet Industry "Solutions"
Failed diets cause tremendous amounts of unnecessary suffering. Yet
we still turn to dieting and other heavily-promoted "solutions"
because the Diet Industry still pushes them relentlessly.
Climbing out from under their avalanche of misinformation is "Weight
Loss Job #1."
Commandment #4.
Understand That
Weight Loss Success Is
NOT About Food
Being overweight is actually not "the problem," but a physical
symptom of a non-physical problem. In other words, the excess weight
you can see is only a symptom of a problem you can't see. We fail
because we can't solve problems by attacking symptoms, but only by
dealing with the real, root causes of obesity.
Commandment #5. Know
Who You Are
Losing Weight For
Who are you really trying to please or impress by losing weight? The
only acceptable person to lose weight for is you. If your goal is to
please or impress anyone else, you are already in trouble. Getting
to your healthiest weight is one thing in life that really should be
"all about you."
Commandment #6. Get
Your Whole Being Involved
"Body-only" or "food-oriented" weight loss approaches are doomed
from the start. For lasting
weight loss, you must involve your "whole" being -- your body, mind,
and spirit. See weight loss success as a 3-legged stool. If even one
leg is missing, the stool will collapse--no matter how sturdy the
other two legs are. To succeed, you must involve and align all three
aspects of yourself toward your weight loss goals.
Commandment #7.
Be Very Careful
What You Put In Your
Mouth
Diet drugs, pills, and "metabolizers" are, at best short-term fixes.
At worst, they can be deadly. Weight loss pills not only breed
dependency, but the minute you stop, you "Yo-Yo" back to your
original weight--or higher.
And just because something is "natural" doesn't mean it's healthy.
Nature is full of things that can kill humans and other animals.
(Amazon tribes count on it!)
Commandment #8.
Have A Realistic Time Frame
Trying to lose more than 1-2 pounds per week sets you up to get
sick, to fail, to be miserable, and probably all of the above.
"Losing 10 pounds in 2 days" is very unlikely and very unhealthy.
You didn't put on your unwanted pounds in a hurry. Don't try to take
them off that way.
Commandment #9.
You MUST "Tune Up"
Your Colon For
Long-Term Health
Poor colon function is epidemic, dangerous, and is a primary factor
in excess weight. Too little
exercise, too much protein, fat, sugar, salt, alcohol, nicotine, and
not much fiber adds up to lousy colon function--causing discomfort,
sluggish digestion, poor nutrient assimilation, heartburn, gas,
allergies, even cancer.
Fortunately, colon function is easy, inexpensive (and very
rewarding) to correct. (For more info on colon care, please contact
me here.
Commandment #10. See Effort
and
Struggle As "Red Flags"
Fact: Nearly everyone who stays at their target weight year after
year uses a proven "success recipe" that makes success struggle-free
and virtually effortless. Only a few researchers are aware of this.
And you can be sure you won't hear it from the Diet Industry.
Yours in total health,
Dr. Frank
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Dear Friend - If you'd like to slash months, years,
or decades off the time it takes to
reach your personal goals,
or just get the truth for a change,
please visit my success coaching
web site at
www.CoachFrankSmoot.com or send me an email at
DrFrank@CoachFrankSmoot.com or just give me a call at
540-567-2050.
And don't forget to inquire about your FREE 30-minute "sample"
coaching session. Is it your turn for
success yet? If so, I'm ready
when you are! Yours in total health,
Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD
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Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD, is a professional weight loss
success coach and the creator of the "Get
Motivated For Life! /
7 Weeks To Lifelong Weight Loss"
and "Weight Loss God's Way"
success program (www.WeightLossGodsWay.com)